1 Dorsal fins are found on the back of the fish. 2  There may be up to three of them. 3  The fish uses this fin for balance in the water and sudden movements. 4  Caudal fins are also known as tail fins.5  This is what we refer to as the fish's tail. 6  Anal fins are on the ventral (bottom) surface of the fish, behind the anus. Dorsal fins are found on the back of the fish. 2  There may be up to three of them. 3  The fish uses this fin for balance in the water and sudden movements. 4  Caudal fins are also known as tail fins.
The oxidation number for phosphorus is +3: four covalent bonds with oxygen atoms yield +4 and the central charge yields -1. The oxidation numbers of oxygen and hydrogen are -2â¦ and +1 respectively. The oxidation number of the overall ion is -1.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: It depends on which isotope. But since phosphorus has an atomic number of 15, signifying 15 protons in the nucleus, and an atomic mass of 30.97, signifying 31 total nucleons, the average number of neutrons must be 31 - 15 = 16. Most atoms have a number of neutrons that is close to the number of protons. Phosphorus with an atomic mass of 31 is the only isotope that occurs in nature, but heavier phosphorus nuclei have been synthesized in labs.